Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 81?
Another Neighbor Down. How Many More?
Precinct 81: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Two people are dead. Seven are seriously hurt. In the past twelve months, 327 neighbors have been injured on the streets of Precinct 81. These numbers are not abstract—they are bodies broken on Broadway, Fulton, and Marcus Garvey. Children, elders, workers, and mothers. In three years, more than a thousand people have been hurt. SUVs and sedans do most of the damage. Trucks, bikes, and mopeds add to the toll. The violence is steady, relentless, and local.
The Faces Behind the Numbers
A 32-year-old woman was killed just before midnight on Van Buren Street. She was walking. She never made it home. Two SUVs and a sedan were involved. The street was quiet. The loss was not. See NYC Open Data.
A 63-year-old man died crossing Broadway at Myrtle. The driver was distracted. The man was gone before sunrise. See NYC Open Data.
A 12-year-old boy was hit on Quincy. A driver wasn’t paying attention. The boy survived. He will remember. See NYC Open Data.
Leadership: Action or Delay?
The city has the power to lower speed limits. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The Council can act. The Mayor can act. But the limit is still 25 mph. The silence is louder than the sirens. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. The police in Precinct 81 have the tools. They can enforce speed, failure-to-yield, reckless driving. They can target crash hotspots. They just need to act.
The Call
This is not fate. This is policy. Every day of delay is another family broken. Call your Council Member. Call the Mayor. Call the 81st Precinct. Demand lower speeds, more enforcement, and real protection for people who walk and bike. Do not wait for another name to become a number.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- Boy Injured Crossing Between Subway Cars, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26
Other Representatives
District 55
400 Rockaway Ave. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Room 713, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 36
1360 Fulton Street, Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-919-0740
250 Broadway, Suite 1743, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7354
District 20
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 81 Police Precinct 81 sits in Brooklyn, District 36, AD 55, SD 20.
It contains Brooklyn CB3, Bedford-Stuyvesant (East).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 81
BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway▸A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
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BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-02-18
Distracted Sedan Hits Pedestrian at Broadway▸A sedan struck a pedestrian in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a serious head injury. He was semiconscious at the scene. Impact fell hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Broadway in Brooklyn hit a male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk near Myrtle Avenue around 5 p.m. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and was semiconscious when emergency crews arrived. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No information was given about the driver’s license status or the presence of other occupants. The police report cites driver distraction as the cause. No pedestrian fault or other contributing behaviors are mentioned.
2Two Sedans Collide on Broadway in Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Broadway in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a left turn and a straight travel path. Driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls were cited as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Jefferson Street in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Two sedans collided: one making a left turn traveling south, the other going straight north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Both drivers, licensed men from New York, were injured with neck pain and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by seat belts. The front passenger in the northbound sedan also suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver errors in attention and failure to obey traffic controls as the primary causes.
Brooklyn Crash Injures Sedan Driver Amid SUV Turn▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The SUV, making a right turn, struck the sedan’s front. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash on Patchen Avenue.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:54 AM. A 55-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision involved a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling north and making a right turn, which impacted the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The incident highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and distraction—leading to a serious injury in a multi-vehicle collision.
E-Bike Passenger Hurt in Lane Change Crash▸E-bike slammed sedan on Fulton. Passenger thrown, leg torn up. Driver’s bad lane move did it. Sedan untouched. Brooklyn street, night, pain left behind.
According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a sedan on Fulton Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. The crash left a 49-year-old female e-bike passenger injured, with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was partially ejected but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the main contributing factor, attributed to the e-bike operator. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman, showed no damage. No other errors are cited. The passenger wore no safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a cause.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸A 29-year-old man crossing Malcolm X Blvd with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
At approximately 4:00 PM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a 2010 Lexus SUV traveling southwest, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
3Distracted Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver collided with two sedans on Gates Avenue, injuring three occupants. The impact caused head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All victims were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 AM. The collision involved three sedans. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old female driver, a 49-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included head trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report notes the impact points on the vehicles, including left side doors and front bumpers, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.
Bus Lurches From Curb, E-Scooter Rider Thrown▸A bus lunged from its parking spot on Fulton. Metal struck flesh. A 47-year-old woman on an e-scooter flew, body torn, blood pooling beneath the streetlamp. Shock and lacerations marked the aftermath. Driver inattention shaped the night’s violence.
According to the police report, a bus moved from its parked position near 1922 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 22:10. An e-scooter, operated by a 47-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A bus lunged from its parking spot. The e-scooter turned left. Metal struck flesh.' The woman was ejected from her scooter, sustaining severe lacerations and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus's center front end struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The victim was unlicensed and unshielded, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left her torn and shaking beneath a streetlamp, underscoring the consequences of driver inattention in a city street environment.
Sedan Turns Into Motorcycle on Myrtle Ave▸A sedan driver with a permit turned right and struck a northbound motorcycle on Myrtle Ave. The motorcyclist, age 55, suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash exposed a gap in street safety.
According to the police report, a sedan with a permit driver made a right turn on Myrtle Ave at Lewis Ave in Brooklyn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 55-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was making a right turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No actions by the motorcycle driver contributed to the crash, and the report does not blame the victim.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Sedan Left Turn Hits Southbound Moped▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.
NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.
- BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-18
Distracted Sedan Hits Pedestrian at Broadway▸A sedan struck a pedestrian in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a serious head injury. He was semiconscious at the scene. Impact fell hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Broadway in Brooklyn hit a male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk near Myrtle Avenue around 5 p.m. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and was semiconscious when emergency crews arrived. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No information was given about the driver’s license status or the presence of other occupants. The police report cites driver distraction as the cause. No pedestrian fault or other contributing behaviors are mentioned.
2Two Sedans Collide on Broadway in Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Broadway in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a left turn and a straight travel path. Driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls were cited as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Jefferson Street in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Two sedans collided: one making a left turn traveling south, the other going straight north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Both drivers, licensed men from New York, were injured with neck pain and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by seat belts. The front passenger in the northbound sedan also suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver errors in attention and failure to obey traffic controls as the primary causes.
Brooklyn Crash Injures Sedan Driver Amid SUV Turn▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The SUV, making a right turn, struck the sedan’s front. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash on Patchen Avenue.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:54 AM. A 55-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision involved a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling north and making a right turn, which impacted the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The incident highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and distraction—leading to a serious injury in a multi-vehicle collision.
E-Bike Passenger Hurt in Lane Change Crash▸E-bike slammed sedan on Fulton. Passenger thrown, leg torn up. Driver’s bad lane move did it. Sedan untouched. Brooklyn street, night, pain left behind.
According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a sedan on Fulton Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. The crash left a 49-year-old female e-bike passenger injured, with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was partially ejected but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the main contributing factor, attributed to the e-bike operator. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman, showed no damage. No other errors are cited. The passenger wore no safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a cause.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸A 29-year-old man crossing Malcolm X Blvd with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
At approximately 4:00 PM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a 2010 Lexus SUV traveling southwest, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
3Distracted Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver collided with two sedans on Gates Avenue, injuring three occupants. The impact caused head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All victims were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 AM. The collision involved three sedans. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old female driver, a 49-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included head trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report notes the impact points on the vehicles, including left side doors and front bumpers, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.
Bus Lurches From Curb, E-Scooter Rider Thrown▸A bus lunged from its parking spot on Fulton. Metal struck flesh. A 47-year-old woman on an e-scooter flew, body torn, blood pooling beneath the streetlamp. Shock and lacerations marked the aftermath. Driver inattention shaped the night’s violence.
According to the police report, a bus moved from its parked position near 1922 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 22:10. An e-scooter, operated by a 47-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A bus lunged from its parking spot. The e-scooter turned left. Metal struck flesh.' The woman was ejected from her scooter, sustaining severe lacerations and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus's center front end struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The victim was unlicensed and unshielded, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left her torn and shaking beneath a streetlamp, underscoring the consequences of driver inattention in a city street environment.
Sedan Turns Into Motorcycle on Myrtle Ave▸A sedan driver with a permit turned right and struck a northbound motorcycle on Myrtle Ave. The motorcyclist, age 55, suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash exposed a gap in street safety.
According to the police report, a sedan with a permit driver made a right turn on Myrtle Ave at Lewis Ave in Brooklyn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 55-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was making a right turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No actions by the motorcycle driver contributed to the crash, and the report does not blame the victim.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Sedan Left Turn Hits Southbound Moped▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A sedan struck a pedestrian in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a serious head injury. He was semiconscious at the scene. Impact fell hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Broadway in Brooklyn hit a male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk near Myrtle Avenue around 5 p.m. The pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and was semiconscious when emergency crews arrived. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No information was given about the driver’s license status or the presence of other occupants. The police report cites driver distraction as the cause. No pedestrian fault or other contributing behaviors are mentioned.
2Two Sedans Collide on Broadway in Brooklyn▸Two sedans collided on Broadway in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a left turn and a straight travel path. Driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls were cited as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Jefferson Street in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Two sedans collided: one making a left turn traveling south, the other going straight north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Both drivers, licensed men from New York, were injured with neck pain and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by seat belts. The front passenger in the northbound sedan also suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver errors in attention and failure to obey traffic controls as the primary causes.
Brooklyn Crash Injures Sedan Driver Amid SUV Turn▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The SUV, making a right turn, struck the sedan’s front. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash on Patchen Avenue.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:54 AM. A 55-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision involved a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling north and making a right turn, which impacted the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The incident highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and distraction—leading to a serious injury in a multi-vehicle collision.
E-Bike Passenger Hurt in Lane Change Crash▸E-bike slammed sedan on Fulton. Passenger thrown, leg torn up. Driver’s bad lane move did it. Sedan untouched. Brooklyn street, night, pain left behind.
According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a sedan on Fulton Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. The crash left a 49-year-old female e-bike passenger injured, with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was partially ejected but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the main contributing factor, attributed to the e-bike operator. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman, showed no damage. No other errors are cited. The passenger wore no safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a cause.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸A 29-year-old man crossing Malcolm X Blvd with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
At approximately 4:00 PM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a 2010 Lexus SUV traveling southwest, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
3Distracted Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver collided with two sedans on Gates Avenue, injuring three occupants. The impact caused head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All victims were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 AM. The collision involved three sedans. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old female driver, a 49-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included head trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report notes the impact points on the vehicles, including left side doors and front bumpers, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.
Bus Lurches From Curb, E-Scooter Rider Thrown▸A bus lunged from its parking spot on Fulton. Metal struck flesh. A 47-year-old woman on an e-scooter flew, body torn, blood pooling beneath the streetlamp. Shock and lacerations marked the aftermath. Driver inattention shaped the night’s violence.
According to the police report, a bus moved from its parked position near 1922 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 22:10. An e-scooter, operated by a 47-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A bus lunged from its parking spot. The e-scooter turned left. Metal struck flesh.' The woman was ejected from her scooter, sustaining severe lacerations and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus's center front end struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The victim was unlicensed and unshielded, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left her torn and shaking beneath a streetlamp, underscoring the consequences of driver inattention in a city street environment.
Sedan Turns Into Motorcycle on Myrtle Ave▸A sedan driver with a permit turned right and struck a northbound motorcycle on Myrtle Ave. The motorcyclist, age 55, suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash exposed a gap in street safety.
According to the police report, a sedan with a permit driver made a right turn on Myrtle Ave at Lewis Ave in Brooklyn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 55-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was making a right turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No actions by the motorcycle driver contributed to the crash, and the report does not blame the victim.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Sedan Left Turn Hits Southbound Moped▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
Two sedans collided on Broadway in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a left turn and a straight travel path. Driver distraction and ignoring traffic controls were cited as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Broadway near Jefferson Street in Brooklyn at 10 p.m. Two sedans collided: one making a left turn traveling south, the other going straight north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Both drivers, licensed men from New York, were injured with neck pain and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by seat belts. The front passenger in the northbound sedan also suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights driver errors in attention and failure to obey traffic controls as the primary causes.
Brooklyn Crash Injures Sedan Driver Amid SUV Turn▸A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The SUV, making a right turn, struck the sedan’s front. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash on Patchen Avenue.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:54 AM. A 55-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision involved a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling north and making a right turn, which impacted the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The incident highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and distraction—leading to a serious injury in a multi-vehicle collision.
E-Bike Passenger Hurt in Lane Change Crash▸E-bike slammed sedan on Fulton. Passenger thrown, leg torn up. Driver’s bad lane move did it. Sedan untouched. Brooklyn street, night, pain left behind.
According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a sedan on Fulton Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. The crash left a 49-year-old female e-bike passenger injured, with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was partially ejected but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the main contributing factor, attributed to the e-bike operator. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman, showed no damage. No other errors are cited. The passenger wore no safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a cause.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸A 29-year-old man crossing Malcolm X Blvd with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
At approximately 4:00 PM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a 2010 Lexus SUV traveling southwest, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
3Distracted Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver collided with two sedans on Gates Avenue, injuring three occupants. The impact caused head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All victims were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 AM. The collision involved three sedans. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old female driver, a 49-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included head trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report notes the impact points on the vehicles, including left side doors and front bumpers, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.
Bus Lurches From Curb, E-Scooter Rider Thrown▸A bus lunged from its parking spot on Fulton. Metal struck flesh. A 47-year-old woman on an e-scooter flew, body torn, blood pooling beneath the streetlamp. Shock and lacerations marked the aftermath. Driver inattention shaped the night’s violence.
According to the police report, a bus moved from its parked position near 1922 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 22:10. An e-scooter, operated by a 47-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A bus lunged from its parking spot. The e-scooter turned left. Metal struck flesh.' The woman was ejected from her scooter, sustaining severe lacerations and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus's center front end struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The victim was unlicensed and unshielded, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left her torn and shaking beneath a streetlamp, underscoring the consequences of driver inattention in a city street environment.
Sedan Turns Into Motorcycle on Myrtle Ave▸A sedan driver with a permit turned right and struck a northbound motorcycle on Myrtle Ave. The motorcyclist, age 55, suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash exposed a gap in street safety.
According to the police report, a sedan with a permit driver made a right turn on Myrtle Ave at Lewis Ave in Brooklyn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 55-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was making a right turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No actions by the motorcycle driver contributed to the crash, and the report does not blame the victim.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Sedan Left Turn Hits Southbound Moped▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn collision. The SUV, making a right turn, struck the sedan’s front. Police cite unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash on Patchen Avenue.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:54 AM. A 55-year-old female sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision involved a 2024 Toyota SUV traveling north and making a right turn, which impacted the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The incident highlights driver errors—specifically unsafe speed and distraction—leading to a serious injury in a multi-vehicle collision.
E-Bike Passenger Hurt in Lane Change Crash▸E-bike slammed sedan on Fulton. Passenger thrown, leg torn up. Driver’s bad lane move did it. Sedan untouched. Brooklyn street, night, pain left behind.
According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a sedan on Fulton Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. The crash left a 49-year-old female e-bike passenger injured, with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was partially ejected but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the main contributing factor, attributed to the e-bike operator. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman, showed no damage. No other errors are cited. The passenger wore no safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a cause.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸A 29-year-old man crossing Malcolm X Blvd with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
At approximately 4:00 PM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a 2010 Lexus SUV traveling southwest, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
3Distracted Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver collided with two sedans on Gates Avenue, injuring three occupants. The impact caused head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All victims were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 AM. The collision involved three sedans. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old female driver, a 49-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included head trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report notes the impact points on the vehicles, including left side doors and front bumpers, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.
Bus Lurches From Curb, E-Scooter Rider Thrown▸A bus lunged from its parking spot on Fulton. Metal struck flesh. A 47-year-old woman on an e-scooter flew, body torn, blood pooling beneath the streetlamp. Shock and lacerations marked the aftermath. Driver inattention shaped the night’s violence.
According to the police report, a bus moved from its parked position near 1922 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 22:10. An e-scooter, operated by a 47-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A bus lunged from its parking spot. The e-scooter turned left. Metal struck flesh.' The woman was ejected from her scooter, sustaining severe lacerations and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus's center front end struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The victim was unlicensed and unshielded, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left her torn and shaking beneath a streetlamp, underscoring the consequences of driver inattention in a city street environment.
Sedan Turns Into Motorcycle on Myrtle Ave▸A sedan driver with a permit turned right and struck a northbound motorcycle on Myrtle Ave. The motorcyclist, age 55, suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash exposed a gap in street safety.
According to the police report, a sedan with a permit driver made a right turn on Myrtle Ave at Lewis Ave in Brooklyn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 55-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was making a right turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No actions by the motorcycle driver contributed to the crash, and the report does not blame the victim.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Sedan Left Turn Hits Southbound Moped▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
E-bike slammed sedan on Fulton. Passenger thrown, leg torn up. Driver’s bad lane move did it. Sedan untouched. Brooklyn street, night, pain left behind.
According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a sedan on Fulton Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. The crash left a 49-year-old female e-bike passenger injured, with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was partially ejected but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the main contributing factor, attributed to the e-bike operator. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman, showed no damage. No other errors are cited. The passenger wore no safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a cause.
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue▸A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
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Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-01-26
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸A 29-year-old man crossing Malcolm X Blvd with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
At approximately 4:00 PM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a 2010 Lexus SUV traveling southwest, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
3Distracted Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver collided with two sedans on Gates Avenue, injuring three occupants. The impact caused head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All victims were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 AM. The collision involved three sedans. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old female driver, a 49-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included head trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report notes the impact points on the vehicles, including left side doors and front bumpers, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.
Bus Lurches From Curb, E-Scooter Rider Thrown▸A bus lunged from its parking spot on Fulton. Metal struck flesh. A 47-year-old woman on an e-scooter flew, body torn, blood pooling beneath the streetlamp. Shock and lacerations marked the aftermath. Driver inattention shaped the night’s violence.
According to the police report, a bus moved from its parked position near 1922 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 22:10. An e-scooter, operated by a 47-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A bus lunged from its parking spot. The e-scooter turned left. Metal struck flesh.' The woman was ejected from her scooter, sustaining severe lacerations and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus's center front end struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The victim was unlicensed and unshielded, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left her torn and shaking beneath a streetlamp, underscoring the consequences of driver inattention in a city street environment.
Sedan Turns Into Motorcycle on Myrtle Ave▸A sedan driver with a permit turned right and struck a northbound motorcycle on Myrtle Ave. The motorcyclist, age 55, suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash exposed a gap in street safety.
According to the police report, a sedan with a permit driver made a right turn on Myrtle Ave at Lewis Ave in Brooklyn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 55-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was making a right turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No actions by the motorcycle driver contributed to the crash, and the report does not blame the victim.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Sedan Left Turn Hits Southbound Moped▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Brooklyn. Gil died. The driver turned left, hit them in the crosswalk. No charges filed. Gil survived war and disaster, but not New York traffic. Another senior lost to city streets.
Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. A man driving a cargo van made a left turn and struck Gil and her home health aide. The aide survived; Gil did not. Police made no arrests or charges. The article notes, 'She was a very active lady.' Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn that month. Transportation Alternatives highlighted that 46 senior pedestrians died in city crashes last year. The crash underscores the ongoing risk to older New Yorkers at crosswalks and the lack of driver accountability in such incidents.
- Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-01-26
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal▸A 29-year-old man crossing Malcolm X Blvd with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
At approximately 4:00 PM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a 2010 Lexus SUV traveling southwest, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
3Distracted Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver collided with two sedans on Gates Avenue, injuring three occupants. The impact caused head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All victims were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 AM. The collision involved three sedans. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old female driver, a 49-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included head trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report notes the impact points on the vehicles, including left side doors and front bumpers, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.
Bus Lurches From Curb, E-Scooter Rider Thrown▸A bus lunged from its parking spot on Fulton. Metal struck flesh. A 47-year-old woman on an e-scooter flew, body torn, blood pooling beneath the streetlamp. Shock and lacerations marked the aftermath. Driver inattention shaped the night’s violence.
According to the police report, a bus moved from its parked position near 1922 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 22:10. An e-scooter, operated by a 47-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A bus lunged from its parking spot. The e-scooter turned left. Metal struck flesh.' The woman was ejected from her scooter, sustaining severe lacerations and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus's center front end struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The victim was unlicensed and unshielded, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left her torn and shaking beneath a streetlamp, underscoring the consequences of driver inattention in a city street environment.
Sedan Turns Into Motorcycle on Myrtle Ave▸A sedan driver with a permit turned right and struck a northbound motorcycle on Myrtle Ave. The motorcyclist, age 55, suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash exposed a gap in street safety.
According to the police report, a sedan with a permit driver made a right turn on Myrtle Ave at Lewis Ave in Brooklyn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 55-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was making a right turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No actions by the motorcycle driver contributed to the crash, and the report does not blame the victim.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Sedan Left Turn Hits Southbound Moped▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A 29-year-old man crossing Malcolm X Blvd with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The impact caused contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.
At approximately 4:00 PM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle, a 2010 Lexus SUV traveling southwest, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions beyond the driver’s failure to yield.
3Distracted Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver collided with two sedans on Gates Avenue, injuring three occupants. The impact caused head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All victims were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 AM. The collision involved three sedans. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old female driver, a 49-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included head trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report notes the impact points on the vehicles, including left side doors and front bumpers, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.
Bus Lurches From Curb, E-Scooter Rider Thrown▸A bus lunged from its parking spot on Fulton. Metal struck flesh. A 47-year-old woman on an e-scooter flew, body torn, blood pooling beneath the streetlamp. Shock and lacerations marked the aftermath. Driver inattention shaped the night’s violence.
According to the police report, a bus moved from its parked position near 1922 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 22:10. An e-scooter, operated by a 47-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A bus lunged from its parking spot. The e-scooter turned left. Metal struck flesh.' The woman was ejected from her scooter, sustaining severe lacerations and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus's center front end struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The victim was unlicensed and unshielded, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left her torn and shaking beneath a streetlamp, underscoring the consequences of driver inattention in a city street environment.
Sedan Turns Into Motorcycle on Myrtle Ave▸A sedan driver with a permit turned right and struck a northbound motorcycle on Myrtle Ave. The motorcyclist, age 55, suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash exposed a gap in street safety.
According to the police report, a sedan with a permit driver made a right turn on Myrtle Ave at Lewis Ave in Brooklyn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 55-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was making a right turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No actions by the motorcycle driver contributed to the crash, and the report does not blame the victim.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Sedan Left Turn Hits Southbound Moped▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A distracted driver collided with two sedans on Gates Avenue, injuring three occupants. The impact caused head and neck injuries, including whiplash. All victims were conscious and restrained. Driver inattention was cited as the primary cause of the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:30 AM. The collision involved three sedans. The driver of one sedan was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' which was listed twice as a contributing factor. The crash injured three occupants: a 53-year-old female driver, a 49-year-old male driver, and a 72-year-old female front passenger. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Injuries included head trauma and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report notes the impact points on the vehicles, including left side doors and front bumpers, indicating a multi-vehicle collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban traffic.
Bus Lurches From Curb, E-Scooter Rider Thrown▸A bus lunged from its parking spot on Fulton. Metal struck flesh. A 47-year-old woman on an e-scooter flew, body torn, blood pooling beneath the streetlamp. Shock and lacerations marked the aftermath. Driver inattention shaped the night’s violence.
According to the police report, a bus moved from its parked position near 1922 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 22:10. An e-scooter, operated by a 47-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A bus lunged from its parking spot. The e-scooter turned left. Metal struck flesh.' The woman was ejected from her scooter, sustaining severe lacerations and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus's center front end struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The victim was unlicensed and unshielded, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left her torn and shaking beneath a streetlamp, underscoring the consequences of driver inattention in a city street environment.
Sedan Turns Into Motorcycle on Myrtle Ave▸A sedan driver with a permit turned right and struck a northbound motorcycle on Myrtle Ave. The motorcyclist, age 55, suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash exposed a gap in street safety.
According to the police report, a sedan with a permit driver made a right turn on Myrtle Ave at Lewis Ave in Brooklyn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 55-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was making a right turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No actions by the motorcycle driver contributed to the crash, and the report does not blame the victim.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Sedan Left Turn Hits Southbound Moped▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A bus lunged from its parking spot on Fulton. Metal struck flesh. A 47-year-old woman on an e-scooter flew, body torn, blood pooling beneath the streetlamp. Shock and lacerations marked the aftermath. Driver inattention shaped the night’s violence.
According to the police report, a bus moved from its parked position near 1922 Fulton Street in Brooklyn at 22:10. An e-scooter, operated by a 47-year-old woman, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A bus lunged from its parking spot. The e-scooter turned left. Metal struck flesh.' The woman was ejected from her scooter, sustaining severe lacerations and shock, with injuries to her entire body. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The bus's center front end struck the left side doors of the e-scooter. The victim was unlicensed and unshielded, but the report does not cite these as contributing factors. The impact left her torn and shaking beneath a streetlamp, underscoring the consequences of driver inattention in a city street environment.
Sedan Turns Into Motorcycle on Myrtle Ave▸A sedan driver with a permit turned right and struck a northbound motorcycle on Myrtle Ave. The motorcyclist, age 55, suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash exposed a gap in street safety.
According to the police report, a sedan with a permit driver made a right turn on Myrtle Ave at Lewis Ave in Brooklyn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 55-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was making a right turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No actions by the motorcycle driver contributed to the crash, and the report does not blame the victim.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Sedan Left Turn Hits Southbound Moped▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A sedan driver with a permit turned right and struck a northbound motorcycle on Myrtle Ave. The motorcyclist, age 55, suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash exposed a gap in street safety.
According to the police report, a sedan with a permit driver made a right turn on Myrtle Ave at Lewis Ave in Brooklyn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The 55-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver was making a right turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No actions by the motorcycle driver contributed to the crash, and the report does not blame the victim.
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile▸A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
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Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-01-01
Sedan Left Turn Hits Southbound Moped▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.
NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.
- Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-01
Sedan Left Turn Hits Southbound Moped▸A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound moped on Broadway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan’s front center bore the impact, highlighting driver error in turn judgment.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:04 on Broadway near Vernon Ave in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a 2023 moped traveling south straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but the critical driver error was the sedan’s left turn into the path of the moped. The moped driver’s license status was not provided. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to oncoming traffic.
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue▸A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Utica Avenue. The cyclist suffered upper arm abrasions and remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:30 PM on Utica Avenue near Fulton Street. A southbound sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist, impacting the cyclist’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver’s errors directly led to the collision and injuries. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike’s right front quarter panel, while the sedan showed no damage. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.
Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck▸Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
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Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck,
NY Daily News,
Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
Metal groaned on Nostrand Avenue. Two cars trapped, one stacked atop the other. A bus driver, a woman, a girl—hurt but alive. Emergency crews worked fast. The street bore the scars. The cause stayed hidden in the wreckage.
NY Daily News reported on December 18, 2024, that a multi-vehicle crash at Nostrand Ave. and Park Ave. in Brooklyn left three people injured. The article states, 'Three people were injured, including an MTA bus driver and a young girl, in a collision that pinned two cars between a box truck and a city bus.' Footage showed two vehicles sandwiched between the bus and truck, with one car stacked atop another. The injured included a 59-year-old MTA driver, a 33-year-old woman, and a 9-year-old girl. All were hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash was not determined at the time of reporting. The incident highlights the risks at busy intersections and the dangers posed by large vehicles in dense urban traffic.
- Cars Crushed Between Bus And Truck, NY Daily News, Published 2024-12-18
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist▸SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
SUV turned left on Ralph Ave. Hit cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hurt, arm scraped. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.
According to the police report, an unlicensed male SUV driver turned left on Ralph Ave near Fulton St and struck a female bicyclist riding south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but the SUV driver's lack of a license stands out. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front of the bike. The crash left the cyclist conscious but injured, underscoring the danger when unlicensed drivers operate heavy vehicles on city streets.
Distracted Driver Hits Boy Crossing With Signal▸An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
An 11-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a distracted driver made a right turn and struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted him, causing pain and shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 p.m. on Gates Avenue near Malcolm X Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling south and making a right turn, struck an 11-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The boy sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries at intersections.
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A 75-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. No vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2022 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him at the intersection of Stuyvesant Ave and Monroe St in Brooklyn at 16:55. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, resulting in shock. Despite the impact, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies driver error, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.
Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash in Brooklyn▸A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A distracted driver triggered a collision involving three northbound vehicles on Malcolm X Blvd. The crash left a 58-year-old sedan driver semiconscious with injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the primary factor in the chain reaction crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:10 AM on Malcolm X Blvd in Brooklyn. Three northbound vehicles—a 2024 Kia SUV, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2005 Honda SUV—were involved. The Toyota sedan, driven by a 58-year-old man, was slowing or stopping when the crash occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was injured, described as semiconscious with complaints of pain or nausea. The Honda SUV driver was unlicensed, adding to the systemic danger. The Kia SUV was parked before impact. The collision damaged the left rear quarter panels of the sedan and Kia SUV and the right front quarter panel of the Honda SUV. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and license status.
Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman▸A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
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Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman,
Gothamist,
Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
A city worker crashed into three cars in Bed-Stuy. She dragged a person, struck a car with a pregnant woman, and tried to flee. No life-threatening injuries. Police arrested her near the scene. Charges include assault and reckless endangerment.
Gothamist (2024-11-27) reports a New York City Housing Authority employee crashed into three vehicles near Gates Avenue and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Police say the driver, Tanisha Simpson, "swiped an oncoming car," dragged a person trying to get her information, and hit another car with a pregnant woman inside. She then struck a third, unoccupied vehicle before being arrested by city sheriffs nearby. The pregnant woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation. Simpson faces charges of reckless endangerment, assault, and leaving the scene. The incident highlights ongoing risks at busy intersections and underscores the consequences of fleeing after a crash.
- Driver Drags Person, Hits Pregnant Woman, Gothamist, Published 2024-11-27
Taxi Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn▸Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.
Taxi failed to yield. Struck a 21-year-old man crossing with the signal. Impact hit his knee, leg, foot. He fell, shocked, hurt. Brooklyn street, night. System failed to protect him.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 21-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Decatur Street at 19:50. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the taxi driver. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported in shock. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The impact was at the center front end of the taxi, which sustained no damage.